A Country Revolution With A Low-Stakes Sound
Young singers climbing the country charts, from Brothers Osborne to Maren Morris, are making a stylistic break with tradition by emphasizing restraint.
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Mark Murphy On Piano Jazz
The vocalist, acompanied by bassist Sean Smith, performs "Song For The Geese" in this 1998 session.
Songs We Love: Dana Falconberry & Medicine Bow, 'Cormorant'
On this gentle chamber-folk track, the indie singer-songwriter communes with nature and the avian world. (A SxSW Week pick.)
Music Moment: Thao Nguyen
Thao Nguyen, frontwoman for Thao and the Get Down Stay Down shares the personal story behind her latest album, A Man Alive.
South By Southwest Music Preview
The 30th anniversary of the popular South by Southwest festival kicked off Friday. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson has a preview of some of the bands to check out this year.
Comeback Girl: Gwen Stefani On Healing In Public
Stefani burst onto the pop scene with Tragic Kingdom, the 1995 No Doubt album forged inside a bitter breakup. Twenty years later, her public image has changed, and with it the stakes of making music.
On Grant-Lee Phillips' 'The Narrows,' A Troubadour Looks Into His Ancestry
Whether as the Gilmore Girls town troubadour or as a solo musician, Phillips tells powerful stories through his music. His most recent album explores his family history and Native American heritage.
The Apocalyptic Party Jams And Secular Gospel Of Birds Of Chicago
Allison Russell and JT Nero harmonize perfectly as both a couple and a band. "If we can tap into some words and music that have a certain grace and power, then we can get closer to each other."
Progressive Rock Pioneer Keith Emerson Dies At 71
Keith Emerson, founding member of the rock group, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, has died at the age of 71. His keyboard playing helped usher in the age of progressive rock.
Watch Birds of Chicago Perform 'Real Midnight' Live In The Studio
The folk group performs the title track and "thesis statement" of its new album for Folk Alley.